Our Mission Statement

From its inception, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (national site) (nebraska site). has grown and developed into the largest organization of Catholic Women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, its members are united by their faith in Jesus Christ and their devotion to the Church and the Holy See.

The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters of the Americas engage in creative and spiritual programs which provide its members with the opportunity to develop their special God-given talents in a meaningful way to positively influence the welfare of the Church and all peoples throughout the world.

CDA strives to embrace the principle of faith through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and dignity for all mankind.

The programs cover a vast scope of activities in many fields beginning at the parish level and extending into all concerns of today’s Church and Society.

We encourage all Catholic women 18 years or older to join CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS to share their responsibility as Women of Faith for a better world.

Some of our current charities: (click on their picture or names for more information)

North American College in Rome	Vincent House	(Covenant House)
Dorothy Day House - day shelter, breakfast & lunch 801 N. 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 341-2400	| Francis House	Catholic Relief Services
Thanksgiving Fruit Baskets (for shut-ins)	Morality in the Media	SOAR!  (support our aging religious)
United Catholic Social Services	(Habitat for Humanity)	Scholarships for Teachers of Exceptional Children
Holy Family Church Door Mission	Scholarships	Holy Cross Family Rosary
St. Vincent de Paul USA, Omaha.	A Woman’s Touch (pregnancy counseling)	...and many more
Stephen Center	Bellevue Human Resources
Archdiocesan Seminary Fund	The Disaster Relief Fund
Columban Fathers	Apostleship of the Sea

 

Our Motto is: Unity and Charity

Meetings: Are held on the first Thursday of each month, except July and August.

Mass: We celebrate Mass at the beginning of every meeting unless the Chaplain is unavailable. If there is no Mass we begin the meeting with prayer.

Spaghetti Dinner/Bake Sale:  A fund raiser held in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. Proceeds go to charity.

Appreciation Dinner: Held on the first Thursday in October, honoring priest, deacons and religious for their gifts of service to our parish.

20 Week Club: A fund raiser held from September to January. Each member pays $20 at the beginning and then each week a drawing is held for a $20 winner. At the end of 20 weeks, a free dinner is held for all members of the club. Additional drawings are held at the dinner.

Craft Fair: This fundraiser is usually held in November. Part of the money raised Is used for scholarships for students interested in attending a Catholic High School.

Christmas Party: The first Thursday in December. A short meeting followed by fun and fellowship.

Fish Fries: This fundraiser is held in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fries. The proceeds go to charity.

To learn more about the Catholic Daughters please e-mail Cindy at jbishopfam@cox.net